But I will come to you quickly, if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are arrogant, but the power.

What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love, and a spirit of gentleness?

But we, brothers, being unwillingly separated from you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, were all the more eager to see your face with much desire.

Therefore we desired to come to you--I, Paul, time and again--but Satan hindered us.

For whatever thanksgiving can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we are rejoicing because of you in the presence of our God,